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Jan112026 by Asu BeksNo Comments

MIMA AWARDS,2026: Lokpobiri emerges as Niger Delta’s Most Influential Personality.

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Nigeria's Oil Minister, Sen Heineken Lokpobori, has won the coveted " Most Influential Niger Delta Personality" Award in the 2026 edition of the Maritime Industry Merit Awards, MIMA. A statement issued in Lagos over the weekend by Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Prince Olayiwola Shittu, revealed that Lokpobiri polled 42.1 per cent votes cast to beat his closest rivals, Amb. Godknows Igali, Chairman of PANDEF (33.9) per cent, and Dr Dennis Otuaro, Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme(24) per cent. Sen Lokpobiri succeeds Chief Government Ekpomupolo aka Tompolo who was winner in the same category in the previous edition. The Maritime Industry Merit Award, which enters its 27th Edition this year is aimed at rewarding excellence in Nigeria's maritime sector. Born on March ...

Jan22026 by adminNo Comments

MIMA AWARDS: CG Customs , Wale Adeniyi floor Oyebamiji, Abubakar Dantsoho to emerge Most Maritime Media Friendly CEO.

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Organisers of the annual Maritime Industry Merit Awards, MIMA,has unveiled the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, Dr Adewale Adeniyi as the Most Maritime Media-friendly CEO. In a voting process spanning 60 days, Dr Adeniyi garnared 41.8% of the votes, against Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, who secured 33%, while Mr Bola Oyebamiji, immediate past helmsman of NIWA, came third with 25.2% of the total votes cast. In other categories, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of SIFAX Group, made a clean sweep, winning the MARITIME MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD, LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD and BEST IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. In other categories, the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Dayo Mobereola, was voted the MOST ...

Jan22026 by adminNo Comments

Winners of 2026 Maritime Industry Merit Awards unveiled

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Maritime Media Ltd, Publishers of Shipping World Magazine and Organizers of the Annual Maritime Industry Merit Awards, MIMA, are pleased to announce winners for the 2026 edition at the end of a 60 Day Voting process which ended at midnight on Dec 31, 2025. Below are the Winners: 1 .LIFETIME MARITIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD : Dr Taiwo Afolabi ( Chairman Sifax Group) 2. MARITIME MAN OF THE YEAR: Dr Taiwo Afolabi ( Chairman Sifax Group) 3. MOST IMPACFUL MARITIME CEO.: Dr Dayo Mobereola ( DG, NIMASA). 4. MASTER MARINER OF THE YEAR : ( Capt Sunday Umoren)5. MARITIME ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR: Dr Olisa Agbakoba,SAN.. 6. MARINE ENGINEER OF THE YEAR: Engr. Sylvanus Eferebo. 7. CUSTOMS BROKER OF THE YEAR : ( i) Sir Emenike Nwokeoji 8. FREIGHT FORWARDER OF THE YEAR : Chief ...

Dec292025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

MR PRESIDENT, PLEASE SIGN THE NIGERIAN SHIPPING AND PORTS ECONOMIC REGULATORY AGENCY( NPERA) BILL NOW: AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR.

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Mr President, on behalf of the Maritime Elders Forum and the entire maritime stakeholders, I respectfully send you season's greetings. There is no doubt, Mr President, that 2025 has been one of the most turbulent and challenging years in the history of our nation. From the wave of insecurity, which you have tackled squarely, to the far-reaching economic reforms that have translated to the tax reform bills, are all pointers to the fact that you are taking the challenges head-on. Mr President, your modest achievements in the Oil and Gas sector are also there for all to see. From the bold decision to abolish fuel subsidy to the increase in daily production levels to an average of 1.8m bpd, from about 1mbpd daily output as at May 2023, and the complete disappearance of fuel queues, it is certa...

Dec292025 by adminNo Comments

Historic Milestones of Nigerian Ports in 2025

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From Congestion to Global Influence: Inside NPA’s Historic 2025 Maritime Transformation The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is currently riding a wave of unprecedented growth, making 2025 as a year of transformation for the country’s maritime sector.Since his appointment in July 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has revitalized the agency, turning Nigeria’s ports into models or hubs of efficiency that bolster the national economy. The numbers reflect this success: under Dr. Dantsoho’s stewardship, sustained port efficiencies helped propel Nigeria’s international trade to ₦5.81 trillion in the third quarter of 2024. His impact extends to national fiscal policy, where he successfully implemented the presidential mandate to trade petroleum in Naira, reducing the stra...

Dec242025 by adminNo Comments

1st International Deep Seaport Investment Forum

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Members of Technical Committee (1) Prince Olayiwola Shittu ....Chairman (2) Mr Rex Elems( NIMASA) 3. Mr Moses Abere( Nigerian Shippers' Council). 4. Director ,Maritime Safety and Security ,Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy ( 5) Dr Emeka Akabogu (6) Damilola Emmanuel( SA Marine and Blue Economy , Lagos State) 7.Onoriode Agofure( Comm. for Transport, Delta State) 8. Engr Gbenga Dairo( Comm for Transportation, Ogun State) 9. Dr Faith Godwin ( Comm for Marine & Blue Economy ,Bayelsa State).10. Mr Collins Onunwor( Comm. for Transport,Rivers State) 11.Orman Esin ( Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Transport). 12 Alh Ahmed Wanka ( NPA). 13 Mr Chukwunonso Udeh.14.Mr Ene Cobham ( Comm for Transport , Cross River State)15. Engr Ayorinde Olawole( Ondo State Commissioner for Transport). 16. Eld...

Dec102025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Again, is the Nigerian Shipping and Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) Bill Dead on Arrival? By Asu Beks

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Those who are conversant with developments in Nigeria' s unpredictable maritime domain would not be surprised that the much touted Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill is now gathering dust at Aso Villa ,and may never get the Presidential assent after all .History tells us this is a regular pattern and that it might be easier for a niddle to pass through the eye of a needle than for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign this game changing bill into law. The NPERA Bill is a crucial legislative push to transform the Nigerian Shippers Council into an independent, powerful economic regulator for ports,aiming to curb arbitrary charges ,ensure fair competetion,attract investment and boost the Blue Economy by giving legal backing to control tariffs and economic services in Nigerian Por...

Nov302025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

UNVEILED ! The Wisemen That Won IMO ” Trophy” For Nigeria….As Tinubu Congratulates Team Oyetola By ASU BEKS

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Even though his pick by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria's pioneer Minister of Marine and Blue Economy was unpopular with majority of maritime stakeholders at the time,Mr Adegboyega Oyetola , didnt seem distracted by naysayers. His eyes were focused on the ball, the tangibles and deliverables, in line with the renewed hope agenda.As an acclaimed technocrat , with a background in Insurance and as former Governor of Osun State , Oyetola was quick in drafting his goals for a turn around for an industry that was badly in need of a quick fix.Realising that succesful men are those who set goals for direction,motivation that help them navigate life proactively, Oyetola began to shop for the best hands that would help him drive the vision of the new ministry. As a visionary leader ,his style...

Nov292025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

Category ” C” Election Victory: Jamoh Congratulates Oyetola for bringing back the ” Trophy” By ASU BEKS.

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Immediate past Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr Bashir Jamoh, has paid glowing tribute to Marine and Blue Economy Minister, Adegboyega Oyetola,for piloting Nigeria back to category " C" for 2026-27 biennium of the International Maritime Organisation, IMO. It would be recalled that Nigeria break a 14 year jinx on Friday when it got elected into the 20 member category "C" of the IMO. In a congratulatory message to Oyetola, Jamoh stated that " this hard-won victory which restores Nigeria to the IMO Council after a fourteen- year absence is a powerful testament to the dedication, competence, and focused leadership, you have demonstrated since assuming office. Your Excellency's strategic vision and relentless efforts in repositioning Nigeria's marit...

Nov252025 by Asu BeksNo Comments

EXCLUSIVE! Nigeria Set to Leapfrog into IMO Category “C” Friday. BY ASU BEKS.

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All eyes will be on 4, Embankment Street, London on Friday, November 28 as Nigeria attempts to leapfrog into the International Maritime Organisation, IMO, category " C". This is a high stakes election at the IMO Secretariat in which Nigeria has committed millions of dollars towards an electioneering campaign and lobbying spanning over 20 months. And the message from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Marine and Blue Economy Minister, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola , is very clear, " failure wont be an option". And the reason behind Mr President's mandate is obvious. Since 2010, Nigeria has made no fewer than nine unsucssful attempts at this elite club but returned with failure. " Dont return home without the " trophy" , President Tinubu was said to have warned Oyetola . As the D day approaches,Niger...